Online Funding Inquiries Questions
- What is an Online Funding Inquiry?
- Do I need to submit an Online Funding Inquiry before submitting a proposal?
- What information is asked for in the Online Funding Inquiry?
- Can I submit more than one Online Funding Inquiry?
- How do I submit an Online Funding Inquiry?
- How will I know if the Foundation has received my Online Funding Inquiry?
- Who reviews my Online Funding Inquiry?
- When will I be notified if I can submit a full proposal?
- If my Online Funding Inquiry is declined, will the Foundation provide feedback?
- If my Online Funding Inquiry is declined, can I resubmit with other project ideas?
- What is an Online Funding Inquiry?
Similar to a Concept Paper or Letter of Intent, the Foundation's Online Funding Inquiry is a short form that enables you to provide information about the proposed project for which you are seeking funding. - Do I need to submit an Online Funding Inquiry before submitting a proposal?
Yes. The Foundation will be accepting Full Proposals by Invitation Only. In order to apply for funding, you must submit an Online Funding Inquiry. - What information is asked for in the Online Funding Inquiry?
The Online Funding Inquiry is similar to a Concept Paper or Letter of Intent. You will be asked for basic contact information, information about your proposed project, and information about your organization. - Can I submit more than one Online Funding Inquiry?
Yes. You may submit more than one Online Funding Inquiry if you have more than one project idea for which you are seeking funding. However each Inquiry must be completed in full as they will be reviewed as single requests. - How do I submit an Online Funding Inquiry?
Please see Submitting an Online Funding Inquiry. - How will I know if the Foundation has received my Online Funding Inquiry?
You will receive an email acknowledgement that your Inquiry was received. Please contact the Grants Department if you have not received an email within 72 hours. - Who reviews my Online Funding Inquiry?
The Foundation's Program Staff reviews the Online Funding Inquiry to determine if the Foundation will invite a full proposal. - When will I be notified if I can submit a full proposal?
The Review Process for the Online Funding Inquiry takes up to 30 days. - If my Online Funding Inquiry is declined, will the Foundation provide feedback?
No. Due to the large number of inquires we receive the Foundation is unable to provide specific feedback to each Online Funding Inquiry. - If my Online Funding Inquiry is declined, can I resubmit with other project ideas?
Yes. The Foundation welcomes the opportunity to review how your project ideas may align with the Foundation's Mission, Core Themes, and Funding Areas.